Articles related to "Sustainable Living"



Eco Design for Sustainable Living
Cradle to Cradle sustainable design challenges conventional environmental thinking and practice. Ask three questions to verify a product's green claims.
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Go Solar in the New Year
Links to sites that provide information on solar energy, solar energy projects and more.
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Going Green on Halloween
Halloween is almost here, and there are several simple options available to make this holiday a little greener while still having plenty of spooky fun.
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Homemade Bread--Easy as Pie!
Article on making homemade bread, accompanied by brief history of the origin of bread. Includes utensils needed, ingredients and method to make the perfect loaf of bread!
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Lane County, Oregon Grows Sustainable Living
Using Eugene as the home base, a tourist can find a chosen terrain, climate, food or activity within an hour's drive, from the beach to skiing and a mountain hideaway.
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Life Changes: Bloom Where You are Planted
Change can start small and you can make it happen right where you are!
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Living In Place
When you live with a clear intent you can work miracles.
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New Years Resolutions Go Green
When you're making your New Years resolutions, try adding a few environment-friendly practices you can follow all year to help save the planet.
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Sustainable Living is Possible.
I want to introduce you to an important book: "Solviva: How To Grow $500,00.00 On One Acre & Peace On Earth."
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Sustainable Satire
Satire regarding sustainable living.
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The Sustainable Life
This article begins our look at how creating a sustainable life relates to our previous discussions.
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The Way Out
We need to reconsider our relationship with food.
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Martix, part two
Part two! Read part one first please.
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Sustainable Development Links
A collection of online resources providing information, education and advocacy for sustainable development around the world.
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The Matrix: Systems Thinking and Healing
The matrix is both complex and deceptively simple. It is used in working with clients and brings together TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Ayruvedic medicine, and the four-element theory and balances these old traditions with modern allopathic medicine. It means an awareness that our bodies are more than the sum of our parts. We are not just a bag with a jumble of organs inside with a mind that is separate. Suddenly mind does have power over matter. Our thoughts, hang-ups, and self-criticism affect us on many levels including physical functioning.,The matrix is both complex and deceptively simple. It is used in working with clients and brings together TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Ayruvedic medicine, and the four-element theory and balances these old traditions with modern allopathic medicine. It means an awareness that our bodies are more than the sum of our parts. We are not just a bag with a jumble of organs inside with a mind that is separate. Suddenly mind does have power over matter. Our thoughts, hang-ups, and self-criticism affect us on many levels including physical functioning.
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A Guide to Living Lightly
A review of E/The Environmental Magazine's book on environmentally friendly living
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A Root Cellar for your Homestead: Part 1
The earth-friendly root cellar--a functional and practical addition to any homestead! Information on types of root cellars and temperature/humidity factors.
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A Root Cellar for your Homestead: Part 2
Preparing your harvest for the root cellar. Approximate storage times for vegetables. Potato preparation and solanine dangers.
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Book Review of Green for Life by Gillian Deacon
From buying organic cotton to giving away eco-friendly party favours, Green for Life will inspire people to find ways to minimize their impact on the environment.
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Ecological and "Green" Gift Ideas
If you're buying a gift for a greenie, or just trying to nudge a friend into ecological living, read these tips.
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Ecological Intelligence Book Review
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, has turned his attention to consumers' ability to impact corporate decision-making and the products they manufacture.
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Favorite Links
A guide to Websites exploring and promoting all aspects of green, sustainable living
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Growing Vegetables for Beginners
So the recession, health concerns or a desire to be self-sufficient has made you think about growing your own food. Here are some strategies for success.
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Lesson #2: Weaving on a Frame Loom
Here is the second lesson in Basic Frame Loom weaving to produce a place mat and two mug rugs. Lots of pictures.
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Lessons from Omnivore’s Dilemma
Lessons taken from Michael Pollan's book that underscore the importance of green living.
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LIfe Under Glass
Abigail "Gaie" Ailing, Mark Nelson, Sally Silverstone were sealed for two years inside a full-size terrarium, Biosphere 2. Details of their daily life and challenges.
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Living Green
A review of Greg Horn's book, subtitled "A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability"
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Recycle those Tires!
Ways in which to turn those unwanted eyesores in your yard, into attractive, practical enhancements for your garden; raised beds--pamper your plants!
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Save Our Forests--Build with Straw Bales!
Economically and environmentally friendly alternative from regular construction. Build a straw-bale house and save our disappearing forests, for our grandchildren. Energy saving and superior insulate qualities make this a viable project. Ease of handling and simplicity make straw-bale construction the better choice.
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The End of Food
A review of Thomas F. Pawlick's book, subtitled "How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Food Supply -- And What You Can Do About It"
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Transition Towns Thrive Down Under
As the impact of climate change is felt in the South Pacific, local initiatives are underway to reduce carbon emissions and promote lifestyle change.
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Vermiculture
Vermiculture or worm farming is getting increasingly more popular with permaculturalists and eco-concious people of the world. Worms can literally save the earth!
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Basic Tips for Green Living
Green, green, green. The adjective is everywhere; the lifestyle is not. Not yet, anyway. There's much to learn, as with anything new. But it need not be a daunting task.
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Five Arguments for Complementary Currencies
Local voucher or money schemes play a valuable role in supporting sustainable lifestyles, and are especially popular in times of recession. Here's why.
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Go Green in Your Home
Going green is good for your family. Simplifying the products you use in your home can help keep your family safe, save you money, and save the planet.
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International Environmental Events in September
World Carfree Day and Clean up the World Weekend are two key international environmental events occuring in September to direct attention to eco-friendly lifestyles.
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Make Your Own Herbal Disinfectant
Go green by making a safe antibacterial cleaner. Homemade, organic cleansers are effective, healthy, and good for the environment.
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Making Choices
Mad cow disease may not be a threat to North America, but do you want to take chances?
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Mexican Maya Village Opens to GeoTourism
A small Maya community receives tourists and makes traditional cottage-industry crafts as a way to supplement the village economy and to maintain their ancient culture.
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What is a Kitchen Witch?
Learn how to make magic in the kitchen and even make household chores enjoyable with this unique form of hearth witchcraft for the solitary witch.
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Who Killed the Electric Car?
Director Chris Paine seeks to uncover the truth about what really happened to General Motors' EV1 electric car.
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Green Living Project Expands to South America
Green Living Project will be documenting projects in Ecuador, Brazil & Peru, some of the leading responsible tourism and sustainability-focused destinations in S. America
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Local Currencies For Low Carbon Living
Towns worldwide are reviving the ancient practice of creating their own currency as part of a grassroots movement that's "a party rather than a protest march".
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Thailand- Social and Environmental Impacts
Social and environmental issues in Thailand and how they affect eachother.
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African Ancient History Denied
Colonists once claimed ancient Shona ruins as belonging to a "lost white civilisation". This myth was used to justify European occupation in Southern Africa.
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Green Groups
Links to organizations that work to protect the environment and promote sustainable living
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A Free, Green Education
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
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Alternative Communities
How we supply our food may decide how we live with each other.
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Best New Business Ideas for 2007
There is no reason for entrepreneurs to get into a rut, especially when it comes to growing their business. Read on for creative new business ideas to make money.
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Computer Science and Tech Careers
Programming, Engineering and Technology careers all require specialized classes, but there are several important skills not necessarily cultivated in front of a computer.
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